CASA

For the past 25, years Thetas have stood with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) to impact the lives of foster children.
As an organization of women committed to spreading the widest influence for good, we have contributed hundreds of thousands of
dollars over the years to local and National CASA programs as well as countless volunteer hours. It has been an amazing 25 years,
but our work is not done. In fact, it may only be just beginning. CASA CEO Michael Piraino was recently quoted saying,
"Now that we know the number of children in care is rising again, it looks like a perfect storm: less money for services, but
more children, from more difficult circumstances, coming into care."

Here's Three Ways You Can Help:

Support:Thetas can help support a child today.
It costs approximately $1,000 a year to fund a CASA volunteer for one child. This cost is three
times less than one month in foster care. Thetas can support the cause via a $25 individual donation to CASA through Theta Foundation or
contributions made to college and alumnae chapter philanthropy events. No amount of financial support is too small, as evidenced by
Grand Convention 2014; attendees raised enough money to support 14 children with a CASA volunteer for a year in a matter of hours through
$5 donations! Think of what we can do together as Thetas to impact the lives of these children.

To support the CASA grant through Theta Foundation, please visit the Theta Foundation website.
Please select the following on your donation form:

I want my gift to make an impact through: A Restricted Donation

Restricted Donation: National CASA

Advocate: All of us have the opportunity to advocate for this cause. Perhaps this means telling your family and friends about CASA or even
recruiting someone you know to serve as a volunteer. We need people to spread the message about the challenges faced by foster children
and the important work of CASA. Educate yourself on the issue so that you can effectively advocate for the cause. Watch for and share our
educational videos and resources available on this web page.

A short video celebrates the 25-year partnership between Kappa Alpha Theta and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).

Double-click the thumbnail to view download options. When downloading the video for a public showing, select the MOV (Source) option for best viewing quality.

Note Regarding Chapter Involvement

Local CASA organizations provide much needed support in their respective communities, and National CASA provides essential training,
educational materials and advocacy work that benefits the nationwide network. When chapters have a local CASA program in their community or State,
they are encouraged to form a relationship with the organization and to send contributions directly to them. However, if no such opportunity exists,
Theta chapters can still support CASA, by giving to Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation
in support of Kappa Alpha Theta's grant to National CASA. Chapters
with successful fundraisers may, in consultation with advisors, want to consider supporting both local and national efforts.

CASA is central to fulfilling society's most fundamental obligation by making sure a qualified, compassionate adult will fight
for and protect a child's right to be safe, to be treated with dignity and respect, and to learn and grow in the security of a loving family.